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Basketball goal vandalized at Liberty's Ruth Moore Park
LIBERTY — One of the new basketball goals are Ruth Moore Park was vandalized over the weekend, said Parks Director BJ Staab. The entire backboard was shattered. The parks maintenance staff has removed the entire goal, and the area is blocked off for safety. “Half the court is still available,” he said. “The goal is…
Community Living
Community events coming Friday, Saturday
CLAY COUNTY — As summer continues in full swing, there are plenty of activities to be enjoyed in the Northland. On Friday, July 10, there’s fun to be had at community parks. There’s picnics on the playground by Smithville Parks & Recreation. Beginning at 11 a.m., stop by Emerald Ridge Park, 15108 Kelly Drive, on…
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Gallery | Liberty High School World Cup watch party
Watch party for USA’s World Cup opener against Paraguay Friday, June 12 at Liberty High School.
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Entertainment
Liberty Summer Band celebrates America 250
The brass and percussion for the Liberty Summer Band perform the final concert for the season. Kellie Houx/Courier-Tribune Liberty Summer Band director Shane Fuller prepares to conduct the piece he wrote for the band’s celebration, honoring America 250 and the country’s patriotic music. Kellie Houx/Courier-Tribune Kellie Houx/Courier-TribuneThe Liberty Summer Band is an all-volunteer group that…
Opinion
July 4th time to reflect on country’s independence
In elementary school, I remember reading “Johnny Tremain” by Esther Forbes. I don’t remember the grade, but I clearly the book starting my interest in learning about the Revolutionary War.